Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-16
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the current energy policy, which is characterized as "ideological green madness" and "utopian fantasies." They support maintaining cheap domestic oil shale energy, the price of which has been artificially inflated. It is emphasized that the speaker's party (EKRE) has consistently held this stance since 2022, contrasting sharply with the subsequent change of heart among other parties.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the history of energy policy and legislation, referencing the 2022 decision regarding the 100% renewable energy transition and the extraordinary session of the Riigikogu. Specific terminology is employed, including "generating capacity," "power grids," and "oil shale energy," highlighting the short timeframe (May 1st) set for the action plan.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative, critical, and skeptical, employing emotionally charged and derogatory expressions such as "green hysteria," "green racket," and "pure nonsense." Hypothetical scenarios (like the EU finally coming to its senses) and rhetorical questions are used to test the ideological dependence and consistency of opponents.
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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.
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Opposition Stance
The primary adversaries are the European Union's "green ideology" and the forces backing expensive renewable energy. The Isamaa party is criticized for voting in favor of the 2022 renewable energy target, raising questions about the sincerity of their subsequent "awakening." The criticism is intense, focusing on political dogmatism and a failure to grasp the consequences.
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Collaboration Style
When discussing cooperation, emphasis is placed on their party's (EKRE) historical opposition and their right to hold that position, given that in 2022 they were the only party 100% against the renewable energy target. Isamaa's potential change of heart is acknowledged, but it is treated skeptically, with questions being asked about whether this constitutes a sincere awakening.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national energy policy (the prioritization of oil shale energy) and the international level (the impact of the European Union's green policy and global competition). Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints emphasize the importance of affordable energy and support the domestic oil shale energy sector. They oppose regulations that have artificially inflated energy prices and put the European Union at risk of ruin in global competition, prioritizing economic pragmatism over ideological environmental policy.
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Social Issues
There is a lack of data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the proposal submitted to the government to present an action plan for the development of generation capacity and electricity grids by May 1st. The speaker is skeptical of this draft bill, considering it lacking substance due to the short deadline, and is acting contrary to the current energy policy.
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